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MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Comes to Contemporary Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Romance, laughter, and the beauty of the Regency era are headed to Wakefield as The Contemporary Theater Company brings to life Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Learn more here!
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Christopher Verleger - December 03, 2025
Providence Performing Arts Center presents “Water for Elephants,” a moving, spectacular musical based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling historical romance novel and the 2011 movie adaptation starring Reese Witherspoon. With music and lyrics by Pig Pen Theatre Co. and book by Rick Elice, “Water for Elephants” debuted on Broadway in 2024 and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Photos: Rhode Island Premiere Of OCTET At Wilbury Theatre Group
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group is presenting the Rhode Island premiere of Octet, a chamber choir musical by Dave Malloy, directed by Josh Short with musical direction by Milly Massey. See photos of the production.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Gamm Board Of Directors Announces Departure Of Executive Director Jason Cabral
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm), has announced that Executive Director Jason Cabral will be leaving the organization after a successful two and a half years to pursue new creative and professional goals.
Review: DESIGN FOR LIVING at Head Trick Theatre
by Christopher Verleger - November 24, 2025
Head Trick Theatre presents “Design for Living,” Noel Coward’s brazen 1933 comedy about a bizarre love triangle between a woman and two men that illustrates the complexity and calamity of relationships while examining the role money and success play when deciding to make a commitment, whether it be sexual, emotional, or matrimonial.
Providence Performing Arts Center To Serve As A Toys For Tots Collection Site Throughout The Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center will participate in the annual Toys for Tots campaign beginning November 29, inviting audiences to donate new, unwrapped toys during select performances.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Trinity Repertory Company
by Christopher Verleger - November 20, 2025
“A Christmas Carol” at Trinity Repertory Company is as much a Rhode Island holiday tradition as snow, shopping, and Santa. I’m ashamed to admit that I haven’t seen it since 2014, so this 49th annual production was especially new and fresh for me, much like revisiting an old friend whom I hadn’t realized how much I missed, and I understood once again why New Englanders trek to Providence year after year during the yuletide season for this magical experience.
Review: THE STATE OF FLORIDA VERSUS MIKE DIANA at Daydream Theatre Company
by Christopher Verleger - November 19, 2025
Daydream Theatre Company presents “The State of Florida Versus Mike Diana,” a compelling, informative, amusing portrait of an artist and his scrutinized work that examines hot button issues like freedom of expression, censorship, and the First Amendment.
Leadership Transition Revealed at The Providence Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
Long-time President and CEO J.L. “Lynn” Singleton will leave that position and as of January 1, 2026, General Manager Alan J. Chille will take the helm as President and CEO of PPAC.
“Weird Al” Yankovic Will Return to Providence Performing Arts Center In July 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
“Weird Al” Yankovic will bring his BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour to the Providence Performing Arts Center on July 14 at 7:30 p.m. The tour will visit 90 cities across North America.
The Matt Swanton Band & Bees Deluxe, Blues Society Challenge Winners, Bring Modern Blues to Chan's
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Bees Deluxe and The Matt Swanton Band are teaming up for one killer show at Chan's Egg Rolls & Jazz | Blues in Woonsocket, RI. Learn more about the performance here.
Review: FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE at The Gamm Theatre
by Christopher Verleger - November 11, 2025
The man and woman featured in Gamm Theatre’s marvelous, endearing production of Terrence McNally’s 1982 play, “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune,” are both unmistakably struck by Cupid’s arrow, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re ready or even expected to live happily ever after.
PPAC Reveals 2025-2026 Teen Ambassadors
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center has announced the selection of thirty high school students for its 2025/2026 Teen Ambassador program. Learn more here!
Photos: First Rehearsal Of Dave Malloy's OCTET At Wilbury Theatre Group
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group will present the Rhode Island premiere of Octet, a chamber choir musical by Dave Malloy, directed by Josh Short with musical direction by Milly Massey. See rehearsal photos here. 
Review: CARRIE: THE MUSICAL at The Community Players
by Christopher Verleger - November 10, 2025
The Community Players kicks off its 104th season with a thrilling, impressive production of “Carrie: The Musical,” based on Stephen King’s classic horror novel and the 1976 film adaptation starring Sissy Spacek.
Review: CROSSWORDS at AS220 Blackbox
by Jay Pateakos - November 10, 2025
What did our critic think of CROSSWORDS at AS220 Blackbox? How well do we know really know our significant other?  Really really know them? Those doubts take center stage in this wonderful World Premiere Production of A.J. Rose's Crosswords at AS220's Black Box Theater.
Construction Begins On $40 Million Renovation Of Trinity Rep’s Lederer Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
Trinity Repertory Company has broken ground on a transformative $40 million renovation of its historic Lederer Theater Center, marking the most significant facility project in the company’s history.
Review: THE HEIDI CHRONICLES at Reverie Theatre Group
by Christopher Verleger - November 09, 2025
'The Heidi Chronicles,' now at Reverie Theatre Group, reminded those same women that they don't have to choose between career and family, but to follow their hearts and to do what they believe will make them happy.
Photos: FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE at The Gamm Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2025
Check out photos from Terrence McNally's Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune, which is now running at the Gamm Theatre in Rhode Island through November 30.
Review: HADESTOWN at Providence Performing Art Center
by Jay Pateakos - November 08, 2025
What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at Providence Performing Art Center?
Photos: THE HEIDI CHRONICLES at Reverie Theatre Group
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
The Heidi Chronicles, directed by Gia Yarn, opened in Providence with Reverie Theatre Group. You can now get a first look at production photos. Reverie is hosting a food and toiletry drive to benefit 134 Collaborative and Good Neighbors.
RISE To Hold Auditions For MATHILDA THE MUSICAL JR
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty… RISE is presenting Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR., and they are holding auditions! The production is directed by Danielle Pennacchia and Jen Lade.

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